Licensing Authority of Secondhand Dealers & Pawnbrokers

The application forms for licences and certificates have changed and you can now file your application online. The applications no longer include a statutory declaration, instead you need to provide a copy of a photo ID such as a passport, drivers licences, kiwi access card or firearms licence. We will continue to accept the old form for one month until 14th September 2026.

 

The Licensing Authority of Secondhand Dealers & Pawnbrokers (LASDP) looks after licenses and certificates for secondhand dealers and pawnbrokers.

  • Apply or renew

    Find out how to apply for a secondhand dealer’s and pawnbrokers licence or certificate or to renew a current licence or certificate.

  • Contact us

    How to contact us in relation to your second hand dealer or pawnbroker licence or certificate.

  • Forms, fees & guide

    Forms, fees and a guide for applications to become a second hand dealer or pawnbroker.

  • Disqualification from Holding a Certificate or Licence

    The Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Act 2004 (the Act) lists the things that disqualify a person from being granted a certificate or individual licence and for a company being granted a company licence.

  • Public register of licence & certificate holders

    Access the public register of licence and certificate holders for second hand dealers and pawnbrokers.

  • Replacements & updates

    Replacements and updates to your second hand dealer and pawnbroker licences and certificates.

  • Your duties

    Your duties when you hold a second-hand dealer or pawnbroker licence.

  • Decisions

    Find recent decisions of the Licensing Authority of Secondhand Dealers & Pawnbrokers.

  • About the Authority

    Information about the Licensing Authority of secondhand dealers and pawnbrokers.

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